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Avoid taking "impulsive" action against serial sick leave takers

Exasperated employers should refrain from reprimanding underperforming employees for taking too much sick leave, or from sacking them while they're away, lawyers warn. » more »

Preview: Contractor clarity - on paper and in practice

When contracting arrangements aren't clear on paper and are murky in practice, they become like the proverbial "ticking bomb", potentially resulting in massive back-pay orders for wages, superannuation contributions, and other modern award or NES entitlements. » more »

Webcast: Contractor clarity - on paper and in practice

When contracting arrangements aren't clear on paper and are murky in practice, they become like the proverbial "ticking bomb", potentially resulting in massive back-pay orders for wages, superannuation contributions, and other modern award or NES entitlements. This webcast covers how to:

• determine whether to engage workers as contractors or employees;
• ensure arrangements satisfy established principal/contractor tests;
• review existing arrangements to clarify your liability;
• adapt contracts and practices to reverse the risk; and
• avoid the risks associated with long-term contracting arrangements.

Analytical, creative skills increasingly sought in HR roles

HR professionals with strong analytical skills, and particularly those working in change management or compensation and benefits, will find it easiest to move into new roles this year, say HR recruitment specialists. » more »

Case study: "Induction on steroids" triples grad applications

A software development company has tripled its number of grad applicants this year, thanks largely to a new program its HR vice president describes as "induction on steroids". » more »

Six things to consider before going solo

Many HR professionals toy with the idea of becoming a self-employed consultant, but according to HR Daily Community blogger Amanda Webb, you need to be in the top 10-20 per cent of your chosen field to succeed this way. » more »

Do fewer things better to boost engagement

HR professionals should aim for incremental improvements in engagement, rather than big spikes, and "do fewer things better", according to engagement research by Aon Hewitt. » more »

457-visa dismissals could be deemed harsh by FWA

Summary dismissal of a 457-visa holder could be deemed harsh by Fair Work Australia - even if the reason for dismissal is valid - if it forces the worker to leave the country under difficult circumstances, warns specialist corporate immigration lawyer Katie Malyon. » more »

Is this the future of measuring engagement?

A local and international software development company has developed a one-question-a-week application to gauge employee engagement. » more »

HR support can boost customer satisfaction

The support HR gives to operational managers can have a significant impact on customer service, and ultimately profits, says Hilton Australasia's regional HR director, Richard Todd. » more »